Mark your calendars! Lollapalooza 2025 vibrantly returns to Chicago’s Grant Park from July 30 to August 3, continuing its tradition as one of the most globally-diverse, must-visit festivals in music today. This year’s expansive lineup features a prominent wave of international AAPI artists across all genres whose influences and impacts bolster continued shifts toward more accurate and respectful representation in mainstream media.
As Asian American and Pacific Islander performers claim more space on main stages and in media headlines, their unapologetic and bold impacts the musical zeigeist only continues to grow more indelible. Check out this genre-spanning list of can’t-miss groundbreaking AAPI artists to add to your festival schedule below. These are names you definitely won’t want to miss in this four-day Chicago extravaganza!
Thursday, July 31st
Xdinary Heroes
9:00PM – 10:00PM | The Grove Stage
Hailing from South Korea, Xdinary Heroes is the electrifying six-man group composed of Gunil, Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon. Having debuted in late 2021 with their single, “Happy Death Day,” this fantastically fashionable group has only been rising up in the international charts since then due to their stylishly edgy sounds and aesthetics. Catch them as they spectacularly round out the first night of the festival with their catchy songs.
Friday, August 1st
Otoboke Beaver
2:30PM – 3:30PM | Bud Light Stage
If you’re a punk aficionado, you will absolutely rock your heart out to this punk-rock-garage female quartet from Kyoto, Japan. This unabashed quartet of fierce women have been busy touring around the world, delivering their unrelentingly unconventional sounds to their beloved fans ready to get wild. They are sure to shake up the Bud Light stage, just be ready to match their energy!
Knock2
8:30PM-9:45PM | Perry’s Stage
If electronica and invigorating techno beats is more your jam, you will be entranced by the infectious beats of Laotian-American DJ Richard Singphiphat Nakhonethap, famously known as Knock2. For almost two hours, he will energize the Perry’s stage Friday night with his staple EDM hits like “dashstar*,””SMACK TALK,” and “feel U luv Me,” in which he frequently collaborates with other prominent DJs.
Olivia Rodrigo
8:40PM | T-Mobile Stage
Headlining Friday night is none other than the mastermind behind the beloved albums of “GUTS” and “SOUR” herself, Olivia Rodrigo. Beloved for her ability to channel feelings of pure teenage angst, love, heartbreak, and joy into unmissable songs like “Driver’s License,” “Brutal,” and “Good 4 U,” the 22-year old Filipina American has certainly become an icon both in the pop and rock genres, but also for young female AAPI representation.
Saturday, August 2nd
Wasian Project
1:45PM – 2:30PM | Tito’s Handmade Vodka Stage
Wasian Project is the brainchild of siblings Olivia Hardy and William Gao. After their debut 2019 single, “Why Don’t U Love Me,” they have been delighting their fans with sweetly melodic and soothing vocals often accompanied by jazzy saxophones and bass. With a name like Wasian Project, their dynamic duo put their half-Asian identity proudly at the forefront. Expect a more chill and laid-back vibe as a calming reprieve from all the surrounding bustle.
Naomi Scott
4:00 – 4:45 PM
The Grove
Actress, singer, dancer- is there anything the talented Naomi Scott can’t do? Known for her roles in Aladdin, Lemonade Mouth, and most recently, Smile 2, the half-Indian British singer delivers powerful vocals with mesmerizing choreography for an all-around entertaining afternoon set at The Grove stage.
Fujii Kaze
5:30PM – 6:30PM | Tito’s Handmade Vodka Stage
Fujii Kaze hails from Japan and has been in the musical spotlight since he was 12 years old from his viral piano covers! His debut came in 2020 with “Nan-Nan,” followed by his first album HELP EVER HURT NEVER, which topped Billboard Japan’s Hot Album chart amidst the pandemic. He has since performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk, won “Album of the Year” and “Best Japanese Singer/Songwriter” at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, and is set to release a third album in September 2025.
TWICE
8:30PM – 10:00PM | Bud Light Stage
Twice (트와이스), a nine-member South Korean girl group formed through the TV program Sixteen in 2015, has earned the title of “The Nation’s Girl Group” in Korea. Known for viral point choreography and hit songs like “Cheer Up,” “TT,” and “What Is Love?”Twice made history as the first female Korean act to simultaneously top Billboard’s World Albums and World Digital Song Sales charts with their 2017 album Twicetagram. One of Saturday’s premier headliners, be sure to secure your spot early as they close out this third night!
Sunday, August 3rd
Katseye
3:15PM – 4:00PM | T-Mobile Stage
Nothing truly doesn’t exude as much girl-power and international unity and representation as KATSEYE- the adored six-member girl group from Los Angeles. With members from the Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, and the U.S. their name is derived from the cat’s eye gemstone, which emits a variety of reflections and perspectives just as they do. Katseye instantly gained attention in April with their lead single “Gnarly” from their second EP Beautiful Chaos easily rising into the Billboard Hot 100.
Dominic Fike
7:00PM – 8:00PM | T-Mobile Stage
Of Filipino descent, Dominic Fike exploded onto both the musical and television scenes with acting roles in “Euphoria,” and singles featured in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. After humble beginnings on SoundCloud, he signed with Columbia Records after breaking out with his top ten international hit “3 Nights.” He is sure to deliver his distinctly groovy sounds, effortless raps, and masterfully complex beats.
Tickets and the full schedule to all artists are available on the Lollapalooza website.
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